EP2310172B1 - Material trimmer with cut-line indicator - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to the field of devices for cutting sheet material. More particularly, the present invention relates to devices for cutting sheet material including indicia representative of the cutline.
- one type of conventional paper trimmer provides a relatively long blade rotatably attached to a base.
- the trimming operation is performed by progressively lowering the blade along the length of the sheet material to be trimmed.
- orientation of the material within and operation of such systems pose substantial safety risks.
- Another conventional material trimming system generally comprises a blade attached to a carriage adapted to slidingly translate on a guide along the length of the sheet material.
- these systems often conceal the sheet material beneath the guide and or a bulky carriage. Again, orientation and alignment of the sheet material within these material trimmers is difficult and or imprecise and reliable detection of the cutline prior to cutting can be difficult to identify.
- the trimmer assembly includes a carriage assembly that is removably connected to a base.
- the carriage assembly comprises a carriage and a saddle, with a blade fitting within the carriage.
- the carriage assembly is slidably positioned on a rail, the rail being rotatable relative to the base.
- a cut-line indicator such as a print guard, is positioned between the rail and the base, and has a cut-line indicator edge for defining a cutting path of the blade.
- Various embodiments of the present invention comprise systems for efficiently cutting sheet material by providing indicia of the location of the cutline.
- a blade attached to a carriage engages the sheet material as the carriage is translated along a guide disposed in relation to the sheet material.
- a visible indicator indicative of the position of the cutline allows for effective and precise orientation of the sheet material within the material trimmer prior to cutting, thereby reducing waste.
- a material trimmer comprises a base, a guide connected to the base, a blade attached to a carriage, and an indicator that is indicative of the approximate location of the cutline on the sheet material.
- the indicator may be disposed in relation to a slot provided in the guide.
- the sheet material is orientated on the base in relation to the slot and the cutline is readily observable via the slot.
- the carriage is translated along the guide, engaging the blade with the underlying sheet material, thereby trimming the material.
- the material is precisely trimmed at the desired location by orientating the sheet material on the base in relation to the indicator.
- a material trimmer comprises a base, a guide connected to the base including one or more guide rails, a blade attached to a blade carriage that is connected to a trolley adapted for sliding along the guide rails, and an indicator that is indicative of the approximate location of the cutline on the sheet material.
- the indicator is disposed in relation to the guide rails.
- the sheet material is orientated on the base in relation to the guide rails and the cutline is readily observable via the open region between the guide rails.
- the trolley is translated along the guide rails, engaging the blade with the underlying sheet material, thereby trimming the material. Material is precisely trimmed at the desired location by orientating the sheet material on the base in relation to the indicator.
- the indicator comprises a cord operatively connected to the guide.
- the cord is constructed from metal wire; natural or synthetic fibers, string, rope, or tread; polymer line; or other suitable material.
- One or more tensioners may be provided to affect the tension or taughtness of the indicator.
- the tensioners may be adjustable so that the taughtness of the indicator can be maintained or modified.
- a passage may be provided in the carriage to route the indicator around the blade, while otherwise maintaining orientation of the indicator in relation to the cutline.
- the indicator comprises a cord operatively connected to the guide and the carriage or trolley to form a continuous loop.
- the indicator runs a length of the slot from the carriage or the trolley, loops around the guide at one end of the slot, returns to the opposite end of the slot to attach again to the carriage or the trolley. As the carriage or trolley is translated along the guide, the indicator accordingly traverses the loop.
- the indicator is operatively connected to the guide and a slider.
- the slider is adapted for sliding translation along the guide from one end of the slot to the position of the carriage or the trolley.
- the indicator may be retractable within the slider or the guide.
- the indicator comprises a cord.
- the material trimmer may be provided with a slider and indicator on each side of the carriage or the trolley.
- the indicator is operatively connected to the carriage or the trolley and a slider.
- the slider is adapted for sliding translation along the guide from one end of the slot to the position of the carriage or the trolley.
- the indicator may be retractable within the carriage or the trolley or the slider.
- the indicator is a cord.
- the material trimmer may be provided with a slider and indicator on each side of the carriage or the trolley.
- the indicator is a slider operatively connected to the guide.
- the slider is adapted for sliding translation along the guide from one end of the slot to the position of the carriage or the trolley.
- the slider may be constructed of a clear or translucent material with a substantially opaque indicia indicative of the cutline.
- the indicator comprises one or more biasing members operatively connected the guide.
- the biasing members include an indicator edge indicative of the cutline.
- the biasing members are deformable upon engagement of the carriage or the trolley permitting passage of the carriage or the trolley along a portion of the guide.
- the indicator is a plate or thin film attached to the guide or the base.
- the guide is substantially rigid and includes an indicator edge indicative of the cutline. A portion of the blade rides along the indicator edge.
- FIG. 1A is a top view of an embodiment of the material trimmer showing a guide, a carriage, and an indicator
- FIG. 1B is a first detailed bottom perspective view of the material trimmer of FIG, 1A
- FIG. 1C is second detailed bottom perspective view of the material trimmer of FIG. 1A ;
- FIG. 2A is an exploded view of another embodiment of a material trimmer showing a guide, a trolley, a blade carriage, and an indicator
- FIG. 2B is a bottom perspective view of the material trimmer of FIG. 2A ;
- FIG. 3A is a top view of another embodiment of a material trimmer showing a guide, a carriage, and an indicator
- FIG. 3B is a bottom view of the material trimmer of FIG. 3A
- FIG. 3C is an exploded bottom perspective view of the material trimmer of FIG. 3A
- FIG. 3D is a partial exploded top perspective view of the material trimmer of FIG. 3A ;
- FIG. 4A is a top view of another embodiment of a material trimmer showing a guide, a carriage, a slider, and an indicator
- FIG. 4B is a top perspective view of the material trimmer of FIG. 4A with the indicators in the rest orientation
- FIG. 4C is a top perspective view of the material trimmer of FIG. 4A with an indicator in the rest orientation and an indicator in extended orientation
- FIG. 4D is a bottom perspective view of the material trimmer of FIG. 4A ;
- FIG. 5A is a top view of another embodiment of a material trimmer showing a guide, a carriage, a slider, and an indicator
- FIG. 5B is a detailed perspective view of the carriage and the sliders in the retracted orientation of the material trimmer of FIG. 5A
- FIG. 5C is a detailed perspective view of the carriage and the sliders in the extended orientation of the material trimmer of FIG. 5A
- FIG. 5D is an exploded view of the carriage and the sliders of the material trimmer of FIG. 5A ;
- FIG. 6A is a top view of an example of a material trimmer (not falling under the scope of the claims) showing a guide, a carriage, and a slider indicator
- FIG. 6B is a top perspective view of the material trimmer of FIG. 6A
- FIG. 6C is a bottom perspective view of the material trimmer of FIG. 6A
- FIG. 6D is a detailed perspective view of the slider indicator of the material trimmer of FIG. 6A ;
- FIG. 7A is a top view of another example of a material trimmer (not falling under the scope of the claims) showing a guide, a carriage, and a biasing indicator
- FIG. 7B is a bottom view of the material trimmer of FIG. 7A
- FIG. 7C is a top view of the material trimmer of FIG. 7A showing the carriage in an extended orientation
- FIG. 7D is a bottom view of the material trimmer of FIG. 7A showing the carriage in an extended orientation
- FIG. 8A is a top view of the material trimmer of FIG. 7A
- FIG. 8B is a detailed cross-section of the material trimmer of FIG. 8A showing the biasing indicator in the compressed orientation
- FIG. 8C is a detailed cross-section of the material trimmer of FIG. 8A showing the biasing indicator in the relaxed orientation
- FIG. 9A is a top view of another example of a material trimmer (not falling under the scope of the claims) showing a guide, a carriage, and an indicator plate
- FIG. 9B is a bottom perspective view of the material trimmer of FIG. 9A ;
- FIG 10 is an isometric view of yet another example of a material trimmer (not falling under the scope of the claims) showing a base, an arm, and an indicator.
- FIGS 1A, 1B, and 1C illustrate a material trimmer 10 constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- the material trimmer 10 comprises a guide 100 operatively connected to a base (not shown) and a carriage 150 operatively connected to the guide 100.
- the material trimmer 10 may further comprise an indicator 180 connected to the guide 100.
- the guide 100 generally comprises an elongated member comprising a leading edge 105 and a trailing edge 107 that is parallel to the leading edge 105.
- a first end 110 is disposed at one end of the leading edge 105 and the trailing edge 107.
- a second end 120 is disposed on the leading edge 105 and the trailing edge 107 substantially opposite the first end 110.
- the guide 100 further includes a slot 160 or other opening that runs a length of the guide 100 between the first end 110 and the second end 120 and is substantially parallel to the leading edge 105 and the trailing edge 107.
- the base generally comprises a planar cutting surface sized to accept one or more sheets of material to be trimmed using the material trimmer 10.
- the cutting surface of the base may further include a cutting recess.
- the cutting recess is orientated substantially parallel to the slot 160.
- the guide 100 may be rotatably and operatively connected to the base and rotated between a cutting orientation and an open orientation. In the cutting orientation, the principal plane of the guide 100 is substantially parallel to the cutting surface of the base. Further, the cutting recess in the cutting surface of the base is accessible via the slot 160 when the guide 100 is in the cutting orientation. In the open orientation, the leading edge 105 is rotated away from the cutting surface of the base.
- Sheet material may be orientated in the material trimmer 10 on the cutting surface of the base while the guide 100 is in the open orientation. However, sheet material may also be orientated in the material trimmer 10 while the guide 100 is in the cutting orientation.
- the base may include additional features such as one or more alignment members, a rule, a grid or other indicia helpful in orientating the sheet material on the material trimmer 10.
- a coupling member 114 is disposed on each of the first end 110 and the second end 120. Corresponding holes in the base are configured to receive the coupling members 114.
- the guide 100 is rotatable with respect to the base about an axis passing through the coupling members 114.
- the first end 110 and the second end 120 may be configured such that the coupling members 114 are disposed a distance from the trailing edge 107.
- the carriage 150 is adapted for sliding engagement along a length of the guide 100.
- the carriage 150 comprises a housing 151 configured for grasping by an operator.
- a blade 152 or other marker is attached to the carriage 150 and extends from a bottom surface 154 of the carriage 150.
- the blade 152 is adapted to pass through the slot 160 when the guide 100 is in the cutting orientation and is engageable with the underlying sheet material along a substantially linear cutline. If the cutting surface includes a cutting recess, the blade 152 may be configured to extend at least partially into the cutting recess of the base.
- the carriage 150 may also include a grip 155 protruding from a surface substantially opposite the bottom surface 154. The grip 155 provides a grasping surface for translation of the carriage 150 along a length of the slot 160.
- the carriage 150 may include a guide block 153 that protrudes from the carriage 150 and extends at least partially into the slot 160.
- the guide block 153 is sized to be slidingly received in the slot 160 such that the carriage 150 may be smoothly translated along and substantially parallel to the slot 160.
- undesirable rotation and translation of the carriage 150 in the slot 160 can be avoided during operation of the material trimmer 10.
- a substantially linear cut in the sheet material may be made using the material trimmer 10.
- the carriage 150 may be further, or alternatively, slidingly constrained with the guide 100 by including one or more guide features 140 along a length of the guide 100.
- the one or more guide features 140 are adapted to mate with corresponding features (not shown) on the carriage 150.
- the guide features 140 may be disposed on either, or both, the leading edge 105 and/or the trailing edge 107.
- unwanted rotation and translation of the carriage 150 may be achieved through engagement of the one or more guide features 140 with the carriage 150.
- the material trimmer 10 may be constructed with other guiding configurations to slidingly constrain the carriage 150 with the guide 100 or the base. Further, if the guiding configuration includes a dovetail assembly, the guide 100 may include a disengagement region where the width of the slot 160 is increased to allow for removal and replacement of the carriage 150.
- the indicator 180 is operatively connected to the guide 100 and disposed in relation to the slot 160.
- the indicator 180 runs at least a length of the slot 160 and orientated in relation to the guide 100 such that it is substantially indicative of the location of the where the blade 152 will engage the underlying sheet material.
- the indicator is generally constructed such that it is easily observable by an operator. Where the material trimmer 10 is intended for trimming paper sheet material, the indicator 180 may be conveniently constructed from or finished in a dark material for optical contrast against lighter colored paper.
- the indicator 180 is a cord, where the cord is constructed from one or more metal wires; natural and or synthetic string and or thread such as nylon; polymer line, or other suitable materials.
- the indicator 180 is operatively connected to the guide 100 at the first end 110 and the second end 120.
- the indicator 180 may be connected to a tensioner 185 disposed on the guide 100.
- the tensioner 185 maintains the indicator 180 in a substantially taught state such that the indicator 180 provides a correct indication of the cutting location of the blade 152 over the operative life of the material trimmer 10.
- the tensioner 185 is connected to the first end 110.
- An additional tensioner 185 may also be connected to the second end 120.
- the tensioner 185 may comprise a fastener rotatably connected to the first end 110 and or the second end 120.
- the indicator 180 is wrapped about the circumference of the tensioner 185, connected to the end of the tensioner 185, or otherwise connected to the tensioner 185. As needed, the tensioner 185 is adjusted by rotation, thereby increasing or decreasing the available length of the indicator 180 between the first end 110 and the second end 120.
- the tensioner may be constructed from a biasing member or other structure capable of maintaining the indicator 180 substantially taught.
- the first end 110 and the second end 120 may include an indicator slot 112 to further orientate the indicator 180 in relation to the slot 160.
- the carriage 150 may also include guiding features to assist in orientating the indicator 180 in relation to the slot 160.
- a front guide 156 and a rear guide 158 are disposed in the bottom surface 154. The front guide 156 and the rear guide 158 form a passage, biasing the indicator 180 around the blade 152 beneath the carriage 150, while maintaining the visible portion of the indicator 180 substantially in line with the blade 152.
- the material trimmer 20 of Figures 2A and 2B comprises a guide 200 operatively connected to a base (not shown) and a trolley 250 operatively connected to the guide 200.
- the material trimmer 20 may further comprise an indicator 280 operatively connected to the guide 200.
- the guide 200 generally comprises an elongated member comprising a leading edge 205, a first end 210 disposed at one end of the leading edge 205, and a second end 220 disposed on the leading edge 205 and substantially opposite the first end 210.
- the guide 200 further includes one or more rails 240 attached to the first end 210 and the second end 220 and substantially parallel to the leading edge 205.
- a plurality of nests 216 are disposed on the first end 210 and the second end 220.
- the plurality of nests 216 are adapted to receive a portion of the one or more rails 240 and retain the one or more rails 240 in relation to the guide 200.
- the one or more rails 240 may be secured to the guide 200 with fasteners or other securing structures.
- the base generally comprises a planar cutting surface sized to accept one or more sheets of material to be trimmed using the material trimmer 20.
- the guide 200 may be rotatably connected to the base and rotated between a cutting orientation and an open orientation. In the cutting orientation, the principal plane of the guide 200 is substantially parallel to the cutting surface of the base. In the open orientation, the leading edge 205 is rotated away from the cutting surface of the base. Sheet material may be orientated in the material trimmer 20 on the cutting surface of the base while the guide 200 is in the open orientation. However, sheet material may also be orientated in the material trimmer 20 while the guide 200 is in the cutting orientation.
- a coupling member 214 is disposed on each of the first end 210 and the second end 220. Corresponding holes in the base are configured to receive the coupling members 214.
- the guide 200 is rotatable in relation to the base about an axis passing through the coupling members 214.
- the first end 210 and the second end 220 may be configured such that the coupling members 214 are disposed a distance from the one or more rails 240.
- the trolley 250 is adapted for sliding translation along a length of the guide 200.
- the trolley 250 comprises a housing 251, a blade carriage hole 253, and one or more rail holes 254.
- the blade carriage hole 253 receives at least a portion of a blade carriage 256.
- a portion of the blade carriage 256 may nest freely within the trolley 250.
- the blade carriage 256 may also be secured to the trolley 250 by including corresponding mating structures (not shown) to snap-fit the blade carriage 256 with the trolley 250.
- the blade carriage 256 may also be secured to the trolley 250 with fasteners, a dovetail assembly, or other form of securement.
- a blade 252 or other marker is attached to the blade carriage 256 and extends from a bottom surface 257 of the blade carriage 256.
- the blade 252 is engageable with the sheet material disposed below the guide 200 along a substantially linear cutline.
- the blade carriage 256 may include a grip 255 protruding from a surface substantially opposite the bottom surface 257.
- the grip 255 provides a grasping surface for translation of the trolley 250 along a length of the guide 200.
- the blade carriage 256 may be constructed so that it may be removed from the trolley 250 for convenient replacement.
- the one or more rail holes 254 are adapted to slidingly receive the one or more rails 240.
- the one or more rail holes 254 are sized such that the trolley 250 may be smoothly translated along and substantially parallel to the one or more rails 240.
- a substantially linear cut in the sheet material may be made using the material trimmer 20.
- the material trimmer 20 may be constructed with other guiding configurations to slidingly constrain the trolley 250 with the guide 200 or the base.
- one or more of the rails 240 can be integrally formed with the leading edge 205.
- the indicator 280 is operatively connected to the guide 200 and disposed in relation to the trolley 250.
- the indicator 280 is orientated in relation to the guide 200 such that is substantially indicative of the location of where the blade 252 will engage the underlying sheet material.
- the indicator is generally constructed such that it is easily observable by an operator.
- the indicator 280 is connected to the guide 200 at the first end 210 and the second end 220. At one or both ends of the indicator 280, an attachment feature 281 may be included.
- the attachment feature 281 couples the indicator 280 to the guide at one or more locators 218 disposed on the guide 200.
- the indicator 280 may be connected to a tensioner (not shown) disposed on the guide 200.
- the first end 210 and the second end 220 may include an indicator slot 212 to further orientate the indicator 280 in relation to the trolley 250.
- the trolley 250 and the blade carriage 256 may also include guiding features to assist in orientating the indicator 280.
- a trolley guide 259 and a blade carriage guide 258 are disposed on the trolley 250 and the bottom surface 257, respectively.
- the trolley guide 259 and blade carriage guide 258 form a passage, biasing the indicator 280 around the blade 252 beneath the trolley 250, while maintaining the visible portion of the indicator 280 substantially in line with the blade 252 and the cutline.
- an indicator 380 is attached to a carriage 350 and routed in relation to a guide 300.
- the carriage 350 is slidingly connected to the guide 300 as described above.
- the indicator 380 and carriage 350 form a continuous loop.
- the indicator 380 is routed from the carriage 350 about a first end 310 of the guide 300, along the length of the guide 300, about a second end 320 of the guide 300, returning to the carriage 350.
- a blade 352 or other marker is disposed on the bottom of the carriage 350 and is engageable with the underlying material along a substantially linear cutline. As the carriage 350 is translated along the guide 300 to cut the underlying sheet material, the indicator 380 correspondingly traverses the loop.
- One or more attachments 358 may be provided at one or both ends of the indicator 380 to couple the indicator 380 to the carriage 350.
- the carriage 350 may include one or more nests 356 to receive the one or more attachments 358.
- the length of the indicator 380 may be adapted such that the indicator 380 is under a slight to moderate tension so to maintain the orientation of the indicator 380 such that it is indicative of the location of the blade 352 and the cutline. Ends of the indicator 380 may also be connected to the carriage 350 with fasteners or other securing features.
- the indicator 380 itself may form a continuous loop that passes through the carriage 350, where the indicator 380 may be connected to the carriage 350 or the carriage 350 permitted to freely traverse the indicator 380.
- the guide 300 may include an indicator channel 391 to at least partially house the indicator 380.
- the channel indicator 391 may be formed by a pair of spaced apart parallel ribs 390, comprising a straight portion 328 and a pair of curved end portions 330 disposed at the first end 310 and the second end 320.
- the pair of curved end portions 330 may further include a pulley or rotatable member to facilitate movement of the indicator 380.
- An indicator cover 392 is attachable to the guide 300 to enclose the indicator channel 391.
- the indicator cover 392 includes a linear portion covering the straight portion 328 and a pair of rounded portions 398 covering the pair of curved end portions 330.
- the indicator 380 may be constructed from a number of suitable materials.
- the indicator 380 may be constructed such that it is sufficiently compliant for effective traversal of the pair of curved end portions 330 and the loop generally.
- FIG. 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D another embodiment is depicted that may be implemented with the embodiments previously described and illustrated in Figures 1A and 2A .
- a carriage 450 is slidingly connected to a guide 400 of a material trimmer 40 as previously described.
- a slider 485 is similarly slidingly connected to the guide 400.
- An indicator 480 is attached to the slider 485 at one end and at a first end 410 of the guide 400 at the opposite end.
- the first end 410 may include a spool 482 adapted to accept the end of the indicator 480. The orientation may be reversed to dispose the spool 482 on the slider 485 and fixing the indicator 480 to the first end 410.
- the slider 485, the indicator 480, and the spool 482 comprise an indicator assembly.
- the material trimmer 40 may include a first indictor assembly associated with the first end 410 and a second indicator assembly associated with a second end 420.
- the slider 485 can include a grip 481 extending from the slider 485 for manipulation of slider 485.
- the slider 485 can also be constructed to nest or couple to the carriage 450 for convenient simultaneous operation of the carriage 450 and the slider 485.
- the carriage 450 and the slider 485 are independently operable.
- the slider 485 is moveable along the guide 400 between a rest position, indicated as 485a, and an active position, indicated as 485b, in Figure 4C .
- the indicator 480 In the rest position 485a, the indicator 480 is retracted on the spool 482.
- In the active position 485b, the indicator 480 is at least partially extended from the spool 482 to the slider 485.
- the slider 485 and indicator 480 are fully extendable between the first end 410 or the second end 420 and the carriage 450.
- the indicator 480 may be constructed of a substantially elastic member that capable of self-retracting onto the spool 482.
- the spool 482 may include a biasing member (not shown) such as a coil spring to retract the indicator 480 onto to the spool 482.
- the indicator 480 may comprise a substantially clear or translucent portion attached to a central or offset indicating portion. The indicating portion may be substantially opaque or otherwise indicative of the location where the blade or other marker will engage the underlying sheet material
- FIG. 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D another embodiment is depicted that may be implemented with the embodiments previously described and illustrated in Figures 1A and 2A .
- a carriage 550 is slidingly connected to a guide 500 of a material trimmer 50 as previously described.
- a slider 585 is similarly slidingly connected to the guide 500.
- An indicator 580 is attached to the slider 585 at one end and is attachable to the carriage 550 at the opposite end.
- the indicator 580 may include an attachment 558 capable of attaching the indicator 580 to the carriage 550.
- the carriage 550 may include a corresponding nest 556 adapted to receive the attachment 558.
- the attachment 558 and the corresponding nest 556 may be configured to provide a releasable snapping connection to attach the indicator 580 to the carriage 550, as depicted in Figure 5D .
- the slider 585, the indicator 580, and the attachment 558 comprise an indicator assembly.
- the material trimmer 50 may include a first indictor assembly disposed on one side of the carriage 550 and a second indicator assembly disposed on the opposite side of the carriage 550.
- the slider 585 can include a grip 581 extending from the slider 585 for manipulation of the slider 585.
- the slider 585 can also be constructed to nest or couple to the carriage 550 for convenient simultaneous translation of the carriage 550 and the slider 585.
- the carriage 550 is operable independent of the slider 585.
- the slider 585 is translatable along the guide 500 in relation to the carriage 550. As shown in Figure 5B , the slider 585 can be positioned on the guide 500 (not shown) in a retracted orientation adjacent to the carriage 550. As shown in Figures 5A and 5C , the slider 585 can be translated along the guide 500 to an extended orientation disposed away from the carriage 550. In the retracted orientation the, the indicator 580 is retracted within the slider 585. In the extended orientation, the indicator 580 is at least partially extended from the slider 585 to the carriage 550.
- the slider 585 may be equipped with a locking feature adapted to secure the slider 585 at a desired location on the guide 500.
- the slider 585 and indicator 580 are fully extendable between the guide end and the carriage 550.
- the indicator 580 may be constructed of a substantially elastic member that is self retracting into the slider 585 (not falling under the scope of the claims).
- the slider 585 may include a biasing member (not shown) such as a coil spring to retract the indicator 580 into the slider 585.
- the indicator 580 may comprise a substantially clear or translucent portion attached to a central or offset indicating portion. The indicating portion may be substantially opaque or otherwise indicative of the location where the blade or other marker will engage the underlying sheet material.
- a carriage 650 is slidingly connected to a guide 600 of a material trimmer 60 as previously described.
- a slider indicator 685 is similarly slidingly connected to the guide 600.
- the material trimmer 60 may include one or more slider indicators 685 disposed on each side of the carriage 650.
- the slider indicator 685 can include a grip 681 extending from the slider indicator 685 for manipulation of slider 685.
- the slider indicator 685 may be constructed from a substantially transparent or translucent material.
- the slider indicator 685 may further include indicia representative of the location of where the blade or other marker disposed on the carriage 650 will engage the underlying sheet material along a cutline, such as a line 689.
- the slider indicator 685 is translatable along the guide 600 in relation to the carriage 650. As shown in Figure 6C , the slider 685 can be positioned on the guide 600 between a rest orientation, indicated by 685a, and an active orientation, indicated by 685b. In typical operation, sheet material to be cut is placed beneath the guide 600. Next, an operator translates one or more of the slider indicator 685 between the rest orientation 685a and the active orientation 685b to assess alignment of the underlying sheet material in relation to the carriage 650. The orientation of the sheet material can be adjusted to compensate for any misalignment. The alignment assessment and adjustment operations can be repeated as necessary. Once the sheet material is aligned, the operator translates the carriage along a portion of the guide 600 to cut the desired portion of the sheet material.
- FIG. 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D , 8A, 8B, and 8C another example (not falling under the scope of the claims) is depicted that may be implemented with the embodiments previously described and illustrated in Figures 1A and 2A .
- a carriage 750 is slidingly connected to a guide 700 of a material trimmer 70 as previously described.
- a plurality of biasing indictors 780 are operatively connected to the guide 700.
- the plurality of biasing indictors 780 include an indicating edge 781 observable through a slot 760 in the guide 700.
- the indicating edge 781 is indicative of the location where a blade 752 or other marker disposed on the carriage 750 is engageable with the sheet material underlying the slot 760.
- the plurality of biasing indictors 780 may further include one or more deflecting portions 782 and one or more displacement guides 788. As indicated in Figures 7C and 7D , the plurality of biasing indictors 780 are retained in relation to the guide 700 by one or more biasing indicator covers 740.
- the guide 700 may further include one or more recesses 730 adapted to receive at least a portion of the one or more displacement guides 788.
- the one or more deflecting portions 782 deflect when the carriage 750 encounters one of the plurality of biasing indicators 780. Accordingly, as shown in Figures 7C and 7D , one of the plurality of biasing indicators 780 is translated substantially out of the slot 760 and out of the path of the carriage 750. Simultaneously, the displacement guide 788 is received in the recess 730, directing the translation path of one of the plurality of biasing indicators 780 to its compressed orientation. As the carriage 750 is further translated, the one or more deflecting portions 782 return one of the plurality of biasing indicators 780 to its relaxed orientation. Figures 8B and 8C further illustrate one of the plurality of the biasing indicators 780 in the compressed orientation and relaxed orientation, respectively.
- the plurality of biasing indicators 780 may be constructed from a variety of materials including cast, stamped, or machined metal as well as injection molded or machined plastic.
- a carriage 950 is slidingly connected to a guide 900 of a material trimmer 90 as previously described.
- An indictor plate 980 is attached to the guide 900 and includes an indicator edge 981.
- the indicator plate 980 may comprise a plate, a thin film, or other suitable structure.
- the carriage 950 includes a blade 952 or other marker that accesses the sheet material to be cut underlying a slot 960 in the guide 900.
- the indicator edge 981 is disposed over at least a length of the slot 960.
- a portion of the blade 952 rides along the indicator edge 981, directing the path of the blade 952 over a substantially linear cutline along the underlying sheet material.
- the indicator edge 981 is indicative of the cutline where the blade 952 will engage the underlying sheet material.
- the carriage 950 may be adapted to float on the guide 900, relying solely, or in part, on the engagement a portion of the blade 952 with the indicator edge 981 to constrain translation of the carriage 950.
- a material trimmer 1000 is depicted comprising a blade 1052 operatively connected to an arm 1010 which is rotatably connected to the base 1100 at a hinge 1030.
- the material trimmer 1000 may further include an indicator 1080 operatively connected to the base 1100.
- a grip 1020 may further be disposed on the arm 1010 to facilitate safe and efficient operation of the material trimmer 1000.
- sheet material is orientated on the base 1100 below the indicator 1080 such that the intended cutline is substantially aligned with the indicator 1080.
- the blade 1052 is generally elongated such the sheet material is trimmed by way of progressive rotation of the blade 1052 toward the base 1100. Accordingly, the arm 1010 is rotated about hinge 1030 to bring the blade 1052 into engagement with the sheet material, thereby trimming the sheet material at the intended cutline.
- Embodiments of the present invention may be particularly useful for efficiently and precisely trimming paper materials.
- the present invention is not limited to trimming paper materials but may be employed to cut a variety of relatively thin sheet materials, including fabrics, polymer and rubber type materials, metals, and woods. Additionally, it will be appreciated that multiple layers of the same or different materials may be cut simultaneously using the present invention.
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Description
- The present invention relates generally to the field of devices for cutting sheet material. More particularly, the present invention relates to devices for cutting sheet material including indicia representative of the cutline.
- This section is intended to provide a background or context to the invention that is recited in the claims. The description herein may include concepts that could be pursued, but are not necessarily ones that have been previously conceived or pursued. Therefore, unless otherwise indicated herein, what is described in this section is not prior art to the description and claims in this application and is not admitted to be prior art by inclusion in this section.
- Various conventional systems for trimming sheet material are known. However, it is often difficult or time consuming to orientate and align the sheet material in these systems so that the material may be readily cut at the desired location. The inability to correctly and efficiently determine the location of the cutline using a conventional material trimmer may result in substantial waste and inefficiency.
- By way of example, one type of conventional paper trimmer provides a relatively long blade rotatably attached to a base. The trimming operation is performed by progressively lowering the blade along the length of the sheet material to be trimmed. However, it is generally difficult to accurately predict the precise location of the cutline prior to cutting the sheet material using such a system. Further, orientation of the material within and operation of such systems pose substantial safety risks. Another conventional material trimming system generally comprises a blade attached to a carriage adapted to slidingly translate on a guide along the length of the sheet material. However, these systems often conceal the sheet material beneath the guide and or a bulky carriage. Again, orientation and alignment of the sheet material within these material trimmers is difficult and or imprecise and reliable detection of the cutline prior to cutting can be difficult to identify.
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PCT application WO2007/133657 describes a trimmer assembly for cutting a sheet or sheets of material. The trimmer assembly includes a carriage assembly that is removably connected to a base. The carriage assembly comprises a carriage and a saddle, with a blade fitting within the carriage. The carriage assembly is slidably positioned on a rail, the rail being rotatable relative to the base. A cut-line indicator, such as a print guard, is positioned between the rail and the base, and has a cut-line indicator edge for defining a cutting path of the blade. - According to an aspect of the invention there is provided a material trimmer according to claim 1.
- Various embodiments of the present invention comprise systems for efficiently cutting sheet material by providing indicia of the location of the cutline. A blade attached to a carriage engages the sheet material as the carriage is translated along a guide disposed in relation to the sheet material. A visible indicator indicative of the position of the cutline allows for effective and precise orientation of the sheet material within the material trimmer prior to cutting, thereby reducing waste.
- In a set of embodiments, a material trimmer comprises a base, a guide connected to the base, a blade attached to a carriage, and an indicator that is indicative of the approximate location of the cutline on the sheet material. The indicator may be disposed in relation to a slot provided in the guide. The sheet material is orientated on the base in relation to the slot and the cutline is readily observable via the slot. The carriage is translated along the guide, engaging the blade with the underlying sheet material, thereby trimming the material. The material is precisely trimmed at the desired location by orientating the sheet material on the base in relation to the indicator.
- In another set of embodiments, a material trimmer comprises a base, a guide connected to the base including one or more guide rails, a blade attached to a blade carriage that is connected to a trolley adapted for sliding along the guide rails, and an indicator that is indicative of the approximate location of the cutline on the sheet material. The indicator is disposed in relation to the guide rails. The sheet material is orientated on the base in relation to the guide rails and the cutline is readily observable via the open region between the guide rails. The trolley is translated along the guide rails, engaging the blade with the underlying sheet material, thereby trimming the material. Material is precisely trimmed at the desired location by orientating the sheet material on the base in relation to the indicator.
- Various embodiments of the indicator may be used with the above embodiments. The indicator comprises a cord operatively connected to the guide. The cord is constructed from metal wire; natural or synthetic fibers, string, rope, or tread; polymer line; or other suitable material. One or more tensioners may be provided to affect the tension or taughtness of the indicator. The tensioners may be adjustable so that the taughtness of the indicator can be maintained or modified. A passage may be provided in the carriage to route the indicator around the blade, while otherwise maintaining orientation of the indicator in relation to the cutline.
- In another embodiment, the indicator comprises a cord operatively connected to the guide and the carriage or trolley to form a continuous loop. The indicator runs a length of the slot from the carriage or the trolley, loops around the guide at one end of the slot, returns to the opposite end of the slot to attach again to the carriage or the trolley. As the carriage or trolley is translated along the guide, the indicator accordingly traverses the loop.
- In yet another embodiment, the indicator is operatively connected to the guide and a slider. The slider is adapted for sliding translation along the guide from one end of the slot to the position of the carriage or the trolley. The indicator may be retractable within the slider or the guide. The indicator comprises a cord. The material trimmer may be provided with a slider and indicator on each side of the carriage or the trolley.
- In still another embodiment, the indicator is operatively connected to the carriage or the trolley and a slider. The slider is adapted for sliding translation along the guide from one end of the slot to the position of the carriage or the trolley. The indicator may be retractable within the carriage or the trolley or the slider. The indicator is a cord. The material trimmer may be provided with a slider and indicator on each side of the carriage or the trolley.
- In yet another embodiment, the indicator is a slider operatively connected to the guide. The slider is adapted for sliding translation along the guide from one end of the slot to the position of the carriage or the trolley. The slider may be constructed of a clear or translucent material with a substantially opaque indicia indicative of the cutline.
- In still another embodiment, the indicator comprises one or more biasing members operatively connected the guide. The biasing members include an indicator edge indicative of the cutline. The biasing members are deformable upon engagement of the carriage or the trolley permitting passage of the carriage or the trolley along a portion of the guide.
- In yet another embodiment, the indicator is a plate or thin film attached to the guide or the base. The guide is substantially rigid and includes an indicator edge indicative of the cutline. A portion of the blade rides along the indicator edge.
- These and other features of the invention, together with the organization and manner of operation thereof, will become apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like elements have like numerals throughout the several drawings described below.
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FIG. 1A is a top view of an embodiment of the material trimmer showing a guide, a carriage, and an indicator,FIG. 1B is a first detailed bottom perspective view of the material trimmer ofFIG, 1A, and FIG. 1C is second detailed bottom perspective view of the material trimmer ofFIG. 1A ; -
FIG. 2A is an exploded view of another embodiment of a material trimmer showing a guide, a trolley, a blade carriage, and an indicator, andFIG. 2B is a bottom perspective view of the material trimmer ofFIG. 2A ; -
FIG. 3A is a top view of another embodiment of a material trimmer showing a guide, a carriage, and an indicator,FIG. 3B is a bottom view of the material trimmer ofFIG. 3A, FIG. 3C is an exploded bottom perspective view of the material trimmer ofFIG. 3A, and FIG. 3D is a partial exploded top perspective view of the material trimmer ofFIG. 3A ; -
FIG. 4A is a top view of another embodiment of a material trimmer showing a guide, a carriage, a slider, and an indicator,FIG. 4B is a top perspective view of the material trimmer ofFIG. 4A with the indicators in the rest orientation,FIG. 4C is a top perspective view of the material trimmer ofFIG. 4A with an indicator in the rest orientation and an indicator in extended orientation, andFIG. 4D is a bottom perspective view of the material trimmer ofFIG. 4A ; -
FIG. 5A is a top view of another embodiment of a material trimmer showing a guide, a carriage, a slider, and an indicator,FIG. 5B is a detailed perspective view of the carriage and the sliders in the retracted orientation of the material trimmer ofFIG. 5A, FIG. 5C is a detailed perspective view of the carriage and the sliders in the extended orientation of the material trimmer ofFIG. 5A, and FIG. 5D is an exploded view of the carriage and the sliders of the material trimmer ofFIG. 5A ; -
FIG. 6A is a top view of an example of a material trimmer (not falling under the scope of the claims) showing a guide, a carriage, and a slider indicator,FIG. 6B is a top perspective view of the material trimmer ofFIG. 6A, FIG. 6C is a bottom perspective view of the material trimmer ofFIG. 6A, and FIG. 6D is a detailed perspective view of the slider indicator of the material trimmer ofFIG. 6A ; -
FIG. 7A is a top view of another example of a material trimmer (not falling under the scope of the claims) showing a guide, a carriage, and a biasing indicator,FIG. 7B is a bottom view of the material trimmer ofFIG. 7A, FIG. 7C is a top view of the material trimmer ofFIG. 7A showing the carriage in an extended orientation, andFIG. 7D is a bottom view of the material trimmer ofFIG. 7A showing the carriage in an extended orientation; -
FIG. 8A is a top view of the material trimmer ofFIG. 7A ,FIG. 8B is a detailed cross-section of the material trimmer ofFIG. 8A showing the biasing indicator in the compressed orientation, andFIG. 8C is a detailed cross-section of the material trimmer ofFIG. 8A showing the biasing indicator in the relaxed orientation; -
FIG. 9A is a top view of another example of a material trimmer (not falling under the scope of the claims) showing a guide, a carriage, and an indicator plate, andFIG. 9B is a bottom perspective view of the material trimmer ofFIG. 9A ; and -
FIG 10 is an isometric view of yet another example of a material trimmer (not falling under the scope of the claims) showing a base, an arm, and an indicator. -
Figures 1A, 1B, and 1C illustrate amaterial trimmer 10 constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Thematerial trimmer 10 comprises aguide 100 operatively connected to a base (not shown) and acarriage 150 operatively connected to theguide 100. Thematerial trimmer 10 may further comprise anindicator 180 connected to theguide 100. - As seen in
Figure 1A , theguide 100 generally comprises an elongated member comprising aleading edge 105 and a trailingedge 107 that is parallel to theleading edge 105. Afirst end 110 is disposed at one end of theleading edge 105 and the trailingedge 107. Asecond end 120 is disposed on theleading edge 105 and the trailingedge 107 substantially opposite thefirst end 110. Theguide 100 further includes aslot 160 or other opening that runs a length of theguide 100 between thefirst end 110 and thesecond end 120 and is substantially parallel to theleading edge 105 and the trailingedge 107. - The base generally comprises a planar cutting surface sized to accept one or more sheets of material to be trimmed using the
material trimmer 10. The cutting surface of the base may further include a cutting recess. The cutting recess is orientated substantially parallel to theslot 160. Theguide 100 may be rotatably and operatively connected to the base and rotated between a cutting orientation and an open orientation. In the cutting orientation, the principal plane of theguide 100 is substantially parallel to the cutting surface of the base. Further, the cutting recess in the cutting surface of the base is accessible via theslot 160 when theguide 100 is in the cutting orientation. In the open orientation, theleading edge 105 is rotated away from the cutting surface of the base. Sheet material may be orientated in thematerial trimmer 10 on the cutting surface of the base while theguide 100 is in the open orientation. However, sheet material may also be orientated in thematerial trimmer 10 while theguide 100 is in the cutting orientation. The base may include additional features such as one or more alignment members, a rule, a grid or other indicia helpful in orientating the sheet material on thematerial trimmer 10. - In the illustrated embodiment, a
coupling member 114 is disposed on each of thefirst end 110 and thesecond end 120. Corresponding holes in the base are configured to receive thecoupling members 114. Theguide 100 is rotatable with respect to the base about an axis passing through thecoupling members 114. Thefirst end 110 and thesecond end 120 may be configured such that thecoupling members 114 are disposed a distance from the trailingedge 107. By configuring thematerial trimmer 10 in this manner, when theguide 100 is in the open orientation, the sheet material may be conveniently slid between the trailingedge 107 and the cutting surface of the base. - The
carriage 150 is adapted for sliding engagement along a length of theguide 100. Thecarriage 150 comprises a housing 151 configured for grasping by an operator. As seen inFigure 1B , ablade 152 or other marker is attached to thecarriage 150 and extends from abottom surface 154 of thecarriage 150. Theblade 152 is adapted to pass through theslot 160 when theguide 100 is in the cutting orientation and is engageable with the underlying sheet material along a substantially linear cutline. If the cutting surface includes a cutting recess, theblade 152 may be configured to extend at least partially into the cutting recess of the base. Thecarriage 150 may also include agrip 155 protruding from a surface substantially opposite thebottom surface 154. Thegrip 155 provides a grasping surface for translation of thecarriage 150 along a length of theslot 160. - As further seen in
Figure 1B , thecarriage 150 may include a guide block 153 that protrudes from thecarriage 150 and extends at least partially into theslot 160. The guide block 153 is sized to be slidingly received in theslot 160 such that thecarriage 150 may be smoothly translated along and substantially parallel to theslot 160. By minimizing the clearance between the edges of the guide block 153 and theslot 160, undesirable rotation and translation of thecarriage 150 in theslot 160 can be avoided during operation of thematerial trimmer 10. Thus, a substantially linear cut in the sheet material may be made using thematerial trimmer 10. Thecarriage 150 may be further, or alternatively, slidingly constrained with theguide 100 by including one or more guide features 140 along a length of theguide 100. The one or more guide features 140 are adapted to mate with corresponding features (not shown) on thecarriage 150. As depicted inFigure 1A , the guide features 140 may be disposed on either, or both, theleading edge 105 and/or the trailingedge 107. As with the guide block 153, unwanted rotation and translation of thecarriage 150 may be achieved through engagement of the one or more guide features 140 with thecarriage 150. Thematerial trimmer 10 may be constructed with other guiding configurations to slidingly constrain thecarriage 150 with theguide 100 or the base. Further, if the guiding configuration includes a dovetail assembly, theguide 100 may include a disengagement region where the width of theslot 160 is increased to allow for removal and replacement of thecarriage 150. - With reference to
Figures 1A, 1B, and 1C , theindicator 180 is operatively connected to theguide 100 and disposed in relation to theslot 160. Theindicator 180 runs at least a length of theslot 160 and orientated in relation to theguide 100 such that it is substantially indicative of the location of the where theblade 152 will engage the underlying sheet material. The indicator is generally constructed such that it is easily observable by an operator. Where thematerial trimmer 10 is intended for trimming paper sheet material, theindicator 180 may be conveniently constructed from or finished in a dark material for optical contrast against lighter colored paper. Theindicator 180 is a cord, where the cord is constructed from one or more metal wires; natural and or synthetic string and or thread such as nylon; polymer line, or other suitable materials. - In the embodiment of
Figures 1A-1C , theindicator 180 is operatively connected to theguide 100 at thefirst end 110 and thesecond end 120. Theindicator 180 may be connected to atensioner 185 disposed on theguide 100. Thetensioner 185 maintains theindicator 180 in a substantially taught state such that theindicator 180 provides a correct indication of the cutting location of theblade 152 over the operative life of thematerial trimmer 10. As depicted inFigure 1B , thetensioner 185 is connected to thefirst end 110. Anadditional tensioner 185 may also be connected to thesecond end 120. Thetensioner 185 may comprise a fastener rotatably connected to thefirst end 110 and or thesecond end 120. Theindicator 180 is wrapped about the circumference of thetensioner 185, connected to the end of thetensioner 185, or otherwise connected to thetensioner 185. As needed, thetensioner 185 is adjusted by rotation, thereby increasing or decreasing the available length of theindicator 180 between thefirst end 110 and thesecond end 120. Alternatively, the tensioner may be constructed from a biasing member or other structure capable of maintaining theindicator 180 substantially taught. - The
first end 110 and thesecond end 120 may include anindicator slot 112 to further orientate theindicator 180 in relation to theslot 160. Similarly, thecarriage 150 may also include guiding features to assist in orientating theindicator 180 in relation to theslot 160. As illustrated inFigure 1C , afront guide 156 and arear guide 158 are disposed in thebottom surface 154. Thefront guide 156 and therear guide 158 form a passage, biasing theindicator 180 around theblade 152 beneath thecarriage 150, while maintaining the visible portion of theindicator 180 substantially in line with theblade 152. - With reference to
Figures 2A and 2B , another embodiment is depicted. Thematerial trimmer 20 ofFigures 2A and 2B comprises aguide 200 operatively connected to a base (not shown) and atrolley 250 operatively connected to theguide 200. Thematerial trimmer 20 may further comprise anindicator 280 operatively connected to theguide 200. - As depicted in
Figure 2A , theguide 200 generally comprises an elongated member comprising aleading edge 205, afirst end 210 disposed at one end of theleading edge 205, and asecond end 220 disposed on theleading edge 205 and substantially opposite thefirst end 210. Theguide 200 further includes one ormore rails 240 attached to thefirst end 210 and thesecond end 220 and substantially parallel to theleading edge 205. As depicted inFigure 2B , a plurality ofnests 216 are disposed on thefirst end 210 and thesecond end 220. The plurality ofnests 216 are adapted to receive a portion of the one ormore rails 240 and retain the one ormore rails 240 in relation to theguide 200. Alternatively, or in addition to the plurality of thenests 216, the one ormore rails 240 may be secured to theguide 200 with fasteners or other securing structures. - As previously described, the base generally comprises a planar cutting surface sized to accept one or more sheets of material to be trimmed using the
material trimmer 20. Theguide 200 may be rotatably connected to the base and rotated between a cutting orientation and an open orientation. In the cutting orientation, the principal plane of theguide 200 is substantially parallel to the cutting surface of the base. In the open orientation, theleading edge 205 is rotated away from the cutting surface of the base. Sheet material may be orientated in thematerial trimmer 20 on the cutting surface of the base while theguide 200 is in the open orientation. However, sheet material may also be orientated in thematerial trimmer 20 while theguide 200 is in the cutting orientation. - In the embodiment illustrated in
Figures 2A and 2B , acoupling member 214 is disposed on each of thefirst end 210 and thesecond end 220. Corresponding holes in the base are configured to receive thecoupling members 214. Theguide 200 is rotatable in relation to the base about an axis passing through thecoupling members 214. Thefirst end 210 and thesecond end 220 may be configured such that thecoupling members 214 are disposed a distance from the one ormore rails 240. By configuring thematerial trimmer 20 in this manner, when theguide 200 is in the open orientation, the sheet material may be conveniently slid between the one ormore rails 240 and the cutting surface of the base. - The
trolley 250 is adapted for sliding translation along a length of theguide 200. Thetrolley 250 comprises ahousing 251, ablade carriage hole 253, and one or more rail holes 254. Theblade carriage hole 253 receives at least a portion of ablade carriage 256. A portion of theblade carriage 256 may nest freely within thetrolley 250. Theblade carriage 256 may also be secured to thetrolley 250 by including corresponding mating structures (not shown) to snap-fit theblade carriage 256 with thetrolley 250. Theblade carriage 256 may also be secured to thetrolley 250 with fasteners, a dovetail assembly, or other form of securement. As shown inFigure 2B , ablade 252 or other marker is attached to theblade carriage 256 and extends from abottom surface 257 of theblade carriage 256. Theblade 252 is engageable with the sheet material disposed below theguide 200 along a substantially linear cutline. Theblade carriage 256 may include agrip 255 protruding from a surface substantially opposite thebottom surface 257. Thegrip 255 provides a grasping surface for translation of thetrolley 250 along a length of theguide 200. Theblade carriage 256 may be constructed so that it may be removed from thetrolley 250 for convenient replacement. - The one or more rail holes 254 are adapted to slidingly receive the one or
more rails 240. The one or more rail holes 254 are sized such that thetrolley 250 may be smoothly translated along and substantially parallel to the one ormore rails 240. By minimizing the clearance between the one or more rail holes 254 and the one ormore rails 240, undesirable rotation and translation of thetrolley 250 can be avoided during operation. Thus, a substantially linear cut in the sheet material may be made using thematerial trimmer 20. Thematerial trimmer 20 may be constructed with other guiding configurations to slidingly constrain thetrolley 250 with theguide 200 or the base. For example, one or more of therails 240 can be integrally formed with theleading edge 205. - With reference to
Figures 2A and 2B , theindicator 280 is operatively connected to theguide 200 and disposed in relation to thetrolley 250. Theindicator 280 is orientated in relation to theguide 200 such that is substantially indicative of the location of where theblade 252 will engage the underlying sheet material. As previously described, the indicator is generally constructed such that it is easily observable by an operator. - In the embodiment illustrated in
Figures 2A and 2B , theindicator 280 is connected to theguide 200 at thefirst end 210 and thesecond end 220. At one or both ends of theindicator 280, anattachment feature 281 may be included. The attachment feature 281 couples theindicator 280 to the guide at one ormore locators 218 disposed on theguide 200. As previously described, theindicator 280 may be connected to a tensioner (not shown) disposed on theguide 200. Thefirst end 210 and thesecond end 220 may include anindicator slot 212 to further orientate theindicator 280 in relation to thetrolley 250. Similarly, thetrolley 250 and theblade carriage 256 may also include guiding features to assist in orientating theindicator 280. As illustrated inFigure 2B , atrolley guide 259 and ablade carriage guide 258 are disposed on thetrolley 250 and thebottom surface 257, respectively. Thetrolley guide 259 andblade carriage guide 258 form a passage, biasing theindicator 280 around theblade 252 beneath thetrolley 250, while maintaining the visible portion of theindicator 280 substantially in line with theblade 252 and the cutline. - With reference to
Figures 3A, 3B, 3C, and 3D , an embodiment is depicted that may be implemented with embodiments previously described and illustrated inFigures 1A and2A . In the embodiment ofFigures 3A-3D , anindicator 380 is attached to acarriage 350 and routed in relation to aguide 300. Thecarriage 350 is slidingly connected to theguide 300 as described above. As seen inFigure 3B , theindicator 380 andcarriage 350 form a continuous loop. Theindicator 380 is routed from thecarriage 350 about afirst end 310 of theguide 300, along the length of theguide 300, about asecond end 320 of theguide 300, returning to thecarriage 350. Ablade 352 or other marker is disposed on the bottom of thecarriage 350 and is engageable with the underlying material along a substantially linear cutline. As thecarriage 350 is translated along theguide 300 to cut the underlying sheet material, theindicator 380 correspondingly traverses the loop. - One or
more attachments 358 may be provided at one or both ends of theindicator 380 to couple theindicator 380 to thecarriage 350. As depicted inFigure 3D , thecarriage 350 may include one ormore nests 356 to receive the one ormore attachments 358. The length of theindicator 380 may be adapted such that theindicator 380 is under a slight to moderate tension so to maintain the orientation of theindicator 380 such that it is indicative of the location of theblade 352 and the cutline. Ends of theindicator 380 may also be connected to thecarriage 350 with fasteners or other securing features. Alternatively, theindicator 380 itself may form a continuous loop that passes through thecarriage 350, where theindicator 380 may be connected to thecarriage 350 or thecarriage 350 permitted to freely traverse theindicator 380. - As seen in
Figures 3B and 3C , theguide 300 may include anindicator channel 391 to at least partially house theindicator 380. Thechannel indicator 391 may be formed by a pair of spaced apartparallel ribs 390, comprising astraight portion 328 and a pair ofcurved end portions 330 disposed at thefirst end 310 and thesecond end 320. The pair ofcurved end portions 330 may further include a pulley or rotatable member to facilitate movement of theindicator 380. Anindicator cover 392 is attachable to theguide 300 to enclose theindicator channel 391. Theindicator cover 392 includes a linear portion covering thestraight portion 328 and a pair ofrounded portions 398 covering the pair ofcurved end portions 330. As described above theindicator 380 may be constructed from a number of suitable materials. Theindicator 380 may be constructed such that it is sufficiently compliant for effective traversal of the pair ofcurved end portions 330 and the loop generally. - With reference to
Figures 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D , another embodiment is depicted that may be implemented with the embodiments previously described and illustrated inFigures 1A and2A . In the embodiment ofFigures 4A-4D , acarriage 450 is slidingly connected to aguide 400 of amaterial trimmer 40 as previously described. Additionally, aslider 485 is similarly slidingly connected to theguide 400. Anindicator 480 is attached to theslider 485 at one end and at afirst end 410 of theguide 400 at the opposite end. Thefirst end 410 may include aspool 482 adapted to accept the end of theindicator 480. The orientation may be reversed to dispose thespool 482 on theslider 485 and fixing theindicator 480 to thefirst end 410. - The
slider 485, theindicator 480, and thespool 482 comprise an indicator assembly. As shown inFigures 4A, 4B, and 4C , thematerial trimmer 40 may include a first indictor assembly associated with thefirst end 410 and a second indicator assembly associated with asecond end 420. Theslider 485 can include agrip 481 extending from theslider 485 for manipulation ofslider 485. Theslider 485 can also be constructed to nest or couple to thecarriage 450 for convenient simultaneous operation of thecarriage 450 and theslider 485. Thecarriage 450 and theslider 485 are independently operable. - The
slider 485 is moveable along theguide 400 between a rest position, indicated as 485a, and an active position, indicated as 485b, inFigure 4C . In therest position 485a, theindicator 480 is retracted on thespool 482. In theactive position 485b, theindicator 480 is at least partially extended from thespool 482 to theslider 485. Theslider 485 andindicator 480 are fully extendable between thefirst end 410 or thesecond end 420 and thecarriage 450. Theindicator 480 may be constructed of a substantially elastic member that capable of self-retracting onto thespool 482. Alternatively, thespool 482 may include a biasing member (not shown) such as a coil spring to retract theindicator 480 onto to thespool 482. Theindicator 480 may comprise a substantially clear or translucent portion attached to a central or offset indicating portion. The indicating portion may be substantially opaque or otherwise indicative of the location where the blade or other marker will engage the underlying sheet material. - With reference to
Figures 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D , another embodiment is depicted that may be implemented with the embodiments previously described and illustrated inFigures 1A and2A . In the embodiment ofFigures 5A-5D , acarriage 550 is slidingly connected to aguide 500 of a material trimmer 50 as previously described. Additionally, aslider 585 is similarly slidingly connected to theguide 500. Anindicator 580 is attached to theslider 585 at one end and is attachable to thecarriage 550 at the opposite end. Theindicator 580 may include anattachment 558 capable of attaching theindicator 580 to thecarriage 550. Thecarriage 550 may include acorresponding nest 556 adapted to receive theattachment 558. Theattachment 558 and thecorresponding nest 556 may be configured to provide a releasable snapping connection to attach theindicator 580 to thecarriage 550, as depicted inFigure 5D . - The
slider 585, theindicator 580, and theattachment 558 comprise an indicator assembly. As shown inFigures 5A, 5C, and 5D , the material trimmer 50 may include a first indictor assembly disposed on one side of thecarriage 550 and a second indicator assembly disposed on the opposite side of thecarriage 550. Theslider 585 can include a grip 581 extending from theslider 585 for manipulation of theslider 585. Theslider 585 can also be constructed to nest or couple to thecarriage 550 for convenient simultaneous translation of thecarriage 550 and theslider 585. Thecarriage 550 is operable independent of theslider 585. - The
slider 585 is translatable along theguide 500 in relation to thecarriage 550. As shown inFigure 5B , theslider 585 can be positioned on the guide 500 (not shown) in a retracted orientation adjacent to thecarriage 550. As shown inFigures 5A and 5C , theslider 585 can be translated along theguide 500 to an extended orientation disposed away from thecarriage 550. In the retracted orientation the, theindicator 580 is retracted within theslider 585. In the extended orientation, theindicator 580 is at least partially extended from theslider 585 to thecarriage 550. Theslider 585 may be equipped with a locking feature adapted to secure theslider 585 at a desired location on theguide 500. Theslider 585 andindicator 580 are fully extendable between the guide end and thecarriage 550. Theindicator 580 may be constructed of a substantially elastic member that is self retracting into the slider 585 (not falling under the scope of the claims). Alternatively, theslider 585 may include a biasing member (not shown) such as a coil spring to retract theindicator 580 into theslider 585. Theindicator 580 may comprise a substantially clear or translucent portion attached to a central or offset indicating portion. The indicating portion may be substantially opaque or otherwise indicative of the location where the blade or other marker will engage the underlying sheet material. - With reference to
Figures 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D , an example (not falling under the scope of the claims) is depicted that may be implemented with the embodiments previously described and illustrated inFigures 1A and2A . In the example ofFigures 6A-6D , acarriage 650 is slidingly connected to aguide 600 of amaterial trimmer 60 as previously described. Additionally, aslider indicator 685 is similarly slidingly connected to theguide 600. As shown inFigures 6A, 6B, and 6C thematerial trimmer 60 may include one ormore slider indicators 685 disposed on each side of thecarriage 650. As seen inFigure 6D , theslider indicator 685 can include agrip 681 extending from theslider indicator 685 for manipulation ofslider 685. Theslider indicator 685 may be constructed from a substantially transparent or translucent material. Theslider indicator 685 may further include indicia representative of the location of where the blade or other marker disposed on thecarriage 650 will engage the underlying sheet material along a cutline, such as aline 689. - The
slider indicator 685 is translatable along theguide 600 in relation to thecarriage 650. As shown inFigure 6C , theslider 685 can be positioned on theguide 600 between a rest orientation, indicated by 685a, and an active orientation, indicated by 685b. In typical operation, sheet material to be cut is placed beneath theguide 600. Next, an operator translates one or more of theslider indicator 685 between therest orientation 685a and theactive orientation 685b to assess alignment of the underlying sheet material in relation to thecarriage 650. The orientation of the sheet material can be adjusted to compensate for any misalignment. The alignment assessment and adjustment operations can be repeated as necessary. Once the sheet material is aligned, the operator translates the carriage along a portion of theguide 600 to cut the desired portion of the sheet material. - With reference to
Figures 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D ,8A, 8B, and 8C , another example (not falling under the scope of the claims) is depicted that may be implemented with the embodiments previously described and illustrated inFigures 1A and2A . In the example ofFigures 7A-7D and8A-8C , acarriage 750 is slidingly connected to aguide 700 of amaterial trimmer 70 as previously described. A plurality of biasingindictors 780 are operatively connected to theguide 700. The plurality of biasingindictors 780 include an indicatingedge 781 observable through aslot 760 in theguide 700. The indicatingedge 781 is indicative of the location where ablade 752 or other marker disposed on thecarriage 750 is engageable with the sheet material underlying theslot 760. - The plurality of biasing
indictors 780 may further include one ormore deflecting portions 782 and one or more displacement guides 788. As indicated inFigures 7C and 7D , the plurality of biasingindictors 780 are retained in relation to theguide 700 by one or more biasing indicator covers 740. Theguide 700 may further include one ormore recesses 730 adapted to receive at least a portion of the one or more displacement guides 788. - The one or
more deflecting portions 782 deflect when thecarriage 750 encounters one of the plurality of biasingindicators 780. Accordingly, as shown inFigures 7C and 7D , one of the plurality of biasingindicators 780 is translated substantially out of theslot 760 and out of the path of thecarriage 750. Simultaneously, thedisplacement guide 788 is received in therecess 730, directing the translation path of one of the plurality of biasingindicators 780 to its compressed orientation. As thecarriage 750 is further translated, the one ormore deflecting portions 782 return one of the plurality of biasingindicators 780 to its relaxed orientation.Figures 8B and 8C further illustrate one of the plurality of the biasingindicators 780 in the compressed orientation and relaxed orientation, respectively. The plurality of biasingindicators 780 may be constructed from a variety of materials including cast, stamped, or machined metal as well as injection molded or machined plastic. - With reference to
Figures 9A and 9B , another example (not falling under the scope of the claims) is depicted that may be implemented with the embodiments previously described and illustrated inFigures 1A and2A . In the embodiment ofFigures 9A and 9B , acarriage 950 is slidingly connected to aguide 900 of amaterial trimmer 90 as previously described. Anindictor plate 980 is attached to theguide 900 and includes anindicator edge 981. Theindicator plate 980 may comprise a plate, a thin film, or other suitable structure. Thecarriage 950 includes ablade 952 or other marker that accesses the sheet material to be cut underlying aslot 960 in theguide 900. Theindicator edge 981 is disposed over at least a length of theslot 960. A portion of theblade 952 rides along theindicator edge 981, directing the path of theblade 952 over a substantially linear cutline along the underlying sheet material. Theindicator edge 981 is indicative of the cutline where theblade 952 will engage the underlying sheet material. In the example ofFigures 9A and 9B , thecarriage 950 may be adapted to float on theguide 900, relying solely, or in part, on the engagement a portion of theblade 952 with theindicator edge 981 to constrain translation of thecarriage 950. - With reference to
Figure 10 , yet another example (not falling under the scope of the claims) is depicted. In the embodiment ofFigure 10 , a material trimmer 1000 is depicted comprising ablade 1052 operatively connected to anarm 1010 which is rotatably connected to thebase 1100 at ahinge 1030. The material trimmer 1000 may further include anindicator 1080 operatively connected to thebase 1100. Agrip 1020 may further be disposed on thearm 1010 to facilitate safe and efficient operation of the material trimmer 1000. - In the example of
Figure 10 , sheet material is orientated on thebase 1100 below theindicator 1080 such that the intended cutline is substantially aligned with theindicator 1080. Theblade 1052 is generally elongated such the sheet material is trimmed by way of progressive rotation of theblade 1052 toward thebase 1100. Accordingly, thearm 1010 is rotated abouthinge 1030 to bring theblade 1052 into engagement with the sheet material, thereby trimming the sheet material at the intended cutline. - Embodiments of the present invention may be particularly useful for efficiently and precisely trimming paper materials. However, one skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention is not limited to trimming paper materials but may be employed to cut a variety of relatively thin sheet materials, including fabrics, polymer and rubber type materials, metals, and woods. Additionally, it will be appreciated that multiple layers of the same or different materials may be cut simultaneously using the present invention.
- The foregoing description of embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise form disclosed, and modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings or may be acquired from practice of the present invention. The embodiments were chosen and described to explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application to enable one skilled in the art to utilize the present invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
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- A material trimmer (10) for trimming sheet material comprising:a base;a blade (152) configured to cut one or more pieces of sheet material orientated on the base, the blade operatively connected to the base; andan indicator indicative of the approximate location of a cutline formable in the one or more pieces of sheet material upon engagement with the blade,characterized in that the indicator (180) comprises a cord operatively connected to the material trimmer and is disposed over the one or more pieces of sheet material.
- The material trimmer of claim 1, further comprising:a guide (100) operatively connected to the base; anda carriage (150), the carriage slidingly moveable along a portion of the material trimmer,wherein the blade is operatively connected the carriage (150).
- The material trimmer of claim 2, wherein the indicator (180) is operatively connected to the guide (100).
- The material trimmer of claim 2, further including a tensioner (185) operatively connected to the guide,
wherein the indicator includes a first end (110) and a second end (120), and wherein at least the first end is operatively connected to the tensioner (185). - The material trimmer of claim 4, wherein the tensioner (185) is rotatably engageable with the guide (100), and wherein rotation of the tensioner affects the tension of the indicator.
- The material trimmer of claim 4, wherein the tensioner comprises a biasing member.
- The material trimmer of claim 2, wherein the carriage (150) is slidingly translatable along at least a portion of the guide.
- The material trimmer of claim 7, further comprising a slot (160) disposed along a portion of the guide (100),
wherein a portion of a plane formed by the cutline and the indicator passes through the slot. - The material trimmer of claim 8, further comprising at least one rail (240) disposed along a portion of the guide (100),
wherein the carriage comprises:a trolley (250) including one or more holes (254) adapted to slidingly receive the at least one rail; anda blade carriage (256), the blade carriage operatively connected to the trolley, andwherein the blade (152) is attached to the blade carriage. - The material trimmer of claim 2, further comprising an indicator passage (212) disposed on the carriage,
wherein the indicator passage routes the indicator about the blade. - The material trimmer of claim 2, wherein the indicator (380) includes a first end and a second end, and wherein the first end and the second end are operatively connected to the carriage (350) to form a loop.
- The material trimmer of claim 2, further comprising a slider (485), the slider slidingly moveable along a portion of the guide.
- The material trimmer of claim 12, wherein the indicator (480) includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is operatively connected to the slider (405), wherein the second end is operatively connected to the guide (400), and wherein at least a portion of the indicator (480) is retractable within the guide.
- The material trimmer of claim 12, wherein the indicator (480) includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is operatively connected to the slider (485), wherein the second end is operatively connected to the carriage (450), and wherein at least a portion of the indicator is retractable within the slider (485).
- The material trimmer of claim 1, wherein the blade is rotatably connected to the base.
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